Sensory and educational support
Navigating your child鈥檚 healthcare experience is a vital aspect of their overall well-being, particularly when it comes to their emotional and sensory needs.
Medical settings can be intimidating for children, filled with unfamiliar sights, sounds, and smells. This environment often leads to feelings of anxiety, fear, or even sensory overload.
Children can often feel anxious or overwhelmed in medical settings, and addressing these needs can help make the experience smoother for both them and you.
Learn more about creating a supportive healthcare experience for your child or click on the links below to access the relevant resource.
Sensory rich care and support
Learn how to create a calming environment using sensory techniques to reduce anxiety and make medical visits and recover after injury or illness more comfortable for your child.
Our Multisensory care and support information sheet is linked at the bottom of this page and provides strategies for engaging multiple senses to help ease anxiety and improve your child's medical experience.
Discover practical tips for using sight, sound, touch, and other sensory techniques to help with recovery.
Talking to your child about vaccinations
Discussing vaccinations with your child is an important step in ensuring they feel informed and at ease. Get guidance on how to discuss the importance of vaccinations with your child in a clear and reassuring way.
Our Talking to your child about vaccinations resource is linked at the bottom of this page and offers tips on how to approach the topic in a way that is age-appropriate and reassuring.
Find practical advice on how to explain the importance of vaccines and address any concerns your child may have.